Big Weekend

Don't miss Broadway in Cincinnati's production of "School of Rock: The Musical" based on the hit movie about a rocker/substitute teacher who teaches his students how to be rock stars. Then take the family to U.S. Bank Arena for all the action of a Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game.

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Find Festivals & Special Events in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

You’ll never be able to say there’s nothing to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Search thousands of events in our online database. We make it easy for you to filter by category – like festivals and special events – and/or by date so you can create the perfect itinerary for your getaway. There’s always more to explore, new adventures to be had and memories to be made in Cincinnati USA!

Animatic Con is a convention that focuses heavily on Cosplay (the art of creating and wearing costumes of some of today's most popular characters from video games, anime and even pop culture). Animatic Con was founded by 3 friends who wanted to create a convention that did more...

Animatic Con is a convention that focuses heavily on Cosplay (the art of creating and wearing costumes of some of today's most popular characters from video games, anime and even pop culture). Animatic Con was founded by 3 friends who wanted to create a convention that did more...

The 2018 Butterfly Show “The Butterflies of Madagascar” celebrates the exotic flora, fauna, and extraordinary landscape of this unique African country. Giant baobab trees, remarkable stone forests, and illustrious lemurs of Madagascar set the stage for the thousands of...

The 2018 Butterfly Show “The Butterflies of Madagascar” celebrates the exotic flora, fauna, and extraordinary landscape of this unique African country. Giant baobab trees, remarkable stone forests, and illustrious lemurs of Madagascar set the stage for the thousands of...

Enjoy the cult classic film acted out with Cincinnati shadowcast, The Denton Affair. This film is all about audience participation so feel free to come in costume, sing along, and dance to the Time Warp!
MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 17 WILL BE PERMITTED...

Enjoy the cult classic film acted out with Cincinnati shadowcast, The Denton Affair. This film is all about audience participation so feel free to come in costume, sing along, and dance to the Time Warp!
MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 17 WILL BE PERMITTED...

Celebrate Opening Day with a block party benefitting the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. Enjoy food and beverages from Anheuser Busch, Coca-Cola, LaRosa's, Queen City Sausage, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, and Skyline Chili. Live music and entertainment will also be...

Celebrate Opening Day with a block party benefitting the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. Enjoy food and beverages from Anheuser Busch, Coca-Cola, LaRosa's, Queen City Sausage, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, and Skyline Chili. Live music and entertainment will also be...

Enjoy fun games and live music and be sure to stake out your spot for the parade viewing. The fun continues after the parade passes by with family-friendly activities, cold beverages, and delicious food.

Enjoy fun games and live music and be sure to stake out your spot for the parade viewing. The fun continues after the parade passes by with family-friendly activities, cold beverages, and delicious food.

Since 1920, this parade has made its way from Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine through the streets of downtown each spring to kick off the Cincinnati Reds baseball season. Bring a chair and some noise makers and make a party of it at either Washington Park or Fountain Square as...

Since 1920, this parade has made its way from Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine through the streets of downtown each spring to kick off the Cincinnati Reds baseball season. Bring a chair and some noise makers and make a party of it at either Washington Park or Fountain Square as...